Category: interview

Ways to rock interview on call

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You’ve got a phone interview lined up, and you’re wondering how to crack it. Here, are some quick tips to get you prepared for phone interview.

  • Make sure you have designated quiet spot to attend the call.
  • Be handy with the copy of your resume.
  • Be near to your computer.
  • Get well acquainted with the job description sent by the interviewer.
  • Prepare notes if you need a refresher while on the call.
  • Speak confidently and clearly.
  • Browse through the company’s website and social forums to know their business better.

With this information you can show that you interested in the job and are well-updated with the current business happenings.

Surely, these quick tips will help you in your next phone interview.

The Do’s and Dont’s of an Impressive Resume

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Resume is the first document that a Human Resource manager looks at when hiring a new candidate. So, your resume must be very impactful so that it impresses and attracts the attention of HR manager.

Nowadays, to mitigate the efforts and time required in screening the resume, companies are adopting new technologies to scan, refine, and hire potential candidates. Therefore, A well written resume is vital as it decides your future and shapes your career. So make sure you follow the Do’s and Don’ts’ of an impressive resume as listed below:

Do’s

  • Place the crucial information on the top of your resume, to grab the employers’ attention.
  • Apply relevant keywords.
  • Include only actual and relevant information.
  • Provide only limited contact information.
  • Use exclusively subtle and clear format.
  • Include competencies like soft skills.

Don’ts  

  • Exclude personal information like marital status, height, weight, religion, and irrelevant information.
  • Avoid mentioning of work experiences that are not related to the current position you are applying for.
  • Never mention about obsolete skills.
  • Do not use difficult vocabulary.

Always keep your resume updated. Apply the do’s to improve your resume. Keep it simple and clear to increase your chances of getting selected.

Skills which every engineer should have

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For those who want to enhance their personality/ outlook and to impress their supervisors, make use of these tips and make this task a less daunting one.

Humility

Always be humble. Acting like a know-it-all could strike the wrong chord during negotiations or any discussion. Humility is important at all points of life and also the best way to connect with others and  drive conversations in different directions.

Personal Identity

Create your very own brand and work towards improving the same. It can go a long way in enhancing your career and professional outlook. Personal identity is the best style to express one- selves and his or her working style.

Positivity

Any engineer would be expected to show utmost resilience at all points of time. Instead of focusing on negativity, if one chooses to believe in positivity, their overall personal and professional outlook will become better and widespread.

Apart from the skills, your superiors, colleagues, peers or anyone with whom you work will try to associate you with the way you communicate or express yourself with them. So, take things on an easy and work on the essentials before you can come to any conclusion.

Creo 5.0 Offers AR, Topology Optimization and More

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Yes! PTC has successfully launched a new version of parametric CAD software, Creo 5.0. This version of Creo is enticed with new extensions that will bring new functionalities among manufacturing, simulation, augmented reality, topology optimization, and also general productivity improvements.

Here, we have listed new features of the Creo 5.0:

  1. Additive and Subtractive Manufacturing:

The Creo 5.0 is extending support service of 3D printing with Creo Additive Manufacturing for Materialise allowing users to connect directly to printers for metal printing. Also, the Creo Mold Machining extension is giving high-speed 3-axis and 3+2 positioning machining which is optimized for molds, electrodes, and prototypes.

 

      2. Computational Fluid Dynamics:

The new feature of fluid flow extension allows product users or engineers to stimulate the fluid flow directly within Creo. The production company of Creo, PTC also claims that the fluid flow extension is easy to handle, accurate, and brings quick results.

 

      3. BI-Directional CAD:

There is a new collaboration extension which enables the bi-directional exchange of Creo parts and assemblies with the Autodesk Inventor.

  1. Augmented Reality:

With the development of the new version, PTC integrates Creo with AR platform, by allowing Creo users to manufacture and present AR experience from within the designs.

  1. Topology Optimization:

The feature of topology optimization will enable users to insert objectives and constraints. It will also allow the software to automatically create an optimized design.

  1. Productivity Improvements:

Creo 5.0 brings some improvements to the productivity of the user, which includes enhanced user interface, geometry creation, volume helical sweeps, design improvements, surface improvements and a lot more. The advancements in this CAD software will result in better functionality and effective product manufacturing.

PTC’s Brian Thompson also said that “Product designs these days requires advancements, and Creo continues evolving to meet the needs of customers.” The changes brought in the product Creo 5.0 reveals that it can help companies right from the earliest phase of design to smart, and useful product.

The significant features of Creo suggests that new functionalities and capabilities, sets the software apart and gives companies a true competitive edge from ideation till manufacturing.

What Are The Civil Engineering Interview Questions?

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Interviews are something which makes everyone fearful because of the uncertain events. And when we talk about civil engineering this fear increases exponentially. However, in reality, interviews are the most comfortable part of the recruitment process. You just need to focus on some preliminary questions and you are done. So, to help civil engineers with their interviews we have listed below some of the most common interview questions, have a look.

  • Most Common Civil Engineering Interview Questions
  • What is OSHA compliance?
  • What is the composition of a landfill?
  • What is reinforced concrete?
  • What are the different types of foundation?
  • What is flashing?
  • What is Critical Path Method (C.P.M)?
  • Explain what zoning permit is?
  • Mention different types of roof systems?
  • What are demising walls?
  • Explain what does 1/8 on the architect ruler denotes?
  • What are wooden shingles?
  • Explain what are the problems one might face while having a Cantilever balcony?
  • What is the ideal size of the living room ranges from small to a large scale?

These classic questions mentioned above will surely help you to nail your civil engineering interview. So, gear up your skillset and get ready for the interview. Good Luck!